Kenny Florian vs. Diego Nunes
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Featherweight Bout
Kenny Florian (14-5, 11-4 UFC)
10 wins by submission, three by knockout and one by decision
Three losses by decision, one by submission and one by knockout
Diego Nunes (16-1, 1-0 UFC)
Six wins by submission, five by knockout and five by decision
One loss by decision
Breakdown
This is a good matchup, featuring two guys who know what they are doing on the ground. Nunes is a purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and Florian is a second-degree black belt.
If Florian is going to get one more shot at a UFC title before his career ends, here it is. A win over Nunes throws him into the contender conversation for a possible bout with Aldo later this year or even Mendes.
Nunes is a very even fighter, recording six wins by submission and five wins by knockout. So either way he has a shot. Good fight ahead.
Prediction: Nunes by unanimous decision
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